James Baldwin Quotes

The young think that failure is the Siberian end of the line, banishment from all the living, and tend to do what I then did - which was to hide.

James Baldwin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 2, 1924 - December 1, 1987

Topics

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The misconception is that standup comics are always on. I don't know any really funny comics that are annoying and constantly trying to be funny all the time.

Joe Rogan

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I was keenly aware that everybody would have loved for me to do a close sequel or a spin-off to 'Marley and Me.'

John Grogan

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I think to be shot in a mountain valley somewhere or other is altogether less glorious than crashing an airliner into a skyscraper.

John Keegan

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When you represent the state of Washington, we have a tradition of deciding social issues by vote. Washington State passed abortion rights before Roe v. Wade and affirmed it at the ballot box later.

Michael Baumgartner

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Because I'm a bald, dim-witted writer, people think I couldn't possibly be her husband, so they occasionally confuse me for someone more glamorous. At O'Hare airport, a man asked if he could take Rebecca's photo. When I reflexively stepped away, he said, 'No, no, no. I want your picture too, Andre Agassi.'

Steve Rushin

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If you go to the gym every day, it's not really good. Your muscles get fatigued. Your vocal cords are muscles - they get burned out, they get tired, so you've got to give them the chance to recover and repair during the night.

Rob Halford

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A lot of people said I tried to speak white on the phone. That is farthest thing from the truth and offensive.

Ron Stallworth

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My work isn't about form. It's about seeing.

Roy Lichtenstein

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I'm a hacker, but I'm the good kind of hackers. And I've never been a criminal.

Mikko Hypponen

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I would say you feel a lot more pressure at a national tournament than a state tournament. This is more of a fun weekend out with the guys. The national tournament is more business.

Mike Peters

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I think my gift lies in being a startup entrepreneur and creating environments and experiences.

Molly Bloom

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Once your company grows past a certain point, upholding values becomes more and more difficult. This is where companies get into trouble. Thus, it's absolutely critical to take your company values seriously and practice it every day.

Christine Tsai

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